1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1988 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1988 Nissan Cedric is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (314 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1988 Nissan Cedric. (90 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 219 kg more than 1959 Aston Martin DB4.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (377 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Cedric. (173 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1988 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | DB4 | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2740 mm |
